Crabtree Cove
Stockton Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: STOCKTON, MO, MO
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$40 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (134 reviews)
Season: May through October
Crabtree Cove is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.Crabtree Cove Park offers 58 campsites, most of which have electric hookups. Amenities like showers, flush toilets and a dump station create a comfortable camping
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Crabtree Cove is a shady campground on Stockton Lake in the Ozark Mountains with large sites, excellent swimming areas, and a highly-rated 4.6/5 from 243 Google reviews praising its quiet atmosphere and recreational opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Wild Turkey, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Marbled Godwits, and reptiles including Ringneck Snakes, Dekay's Brownsnakes, and Three-toed Box Turtles are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Crabtree Cove: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Choose the tent side of the campground for a quieter experience according to camper reports. Electric hookups are only available on select sites; confirm hookup availability when booking.
Skip Crabtree Cove if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric is available on select sites.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You prefer less crowded conditions without advance planning required..
Best time to visit Crabtree Cove: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Stockton Ball Field Pavilion (Stockton, MO), Orleans Trail (STOCKTON, MO), Cedar Gap Group Shelter (MO), Stockton Park (Mo) (Stockton , MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crabtree Cove
Cell signal at Crabtree Cove (STOCKTON, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Crabtree Cove is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.Crabtree Cove Park offers 58 campsites, most of which have electric hookups. Amenities like showers, flush toilets and a dump station create a comfortable camping environment.The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Choose the tent side of the campground for a quieter experience according to camper reports.
Electric hookups are only available on select sites; confirm hookup availability when booking.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Stockton, Missouri, take State Highway 32 east for 3.5 miles. Turn right onto the access road and follow signs into the park area.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Stockton Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Stockton Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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